| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 180 hp (@8 870 RPM) | 199 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 106 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 87 lb ft (@10 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.20:1 | 13.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | 3.88 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | inside, NGK LKAR9BI9, outside, NGK LMAR7A-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 108.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 71.0 mm | 55.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 52.0 mm | 43.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.47 lbs/hp | 2.22 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1010 hp/2500lbs | 1128 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX14-BS, 11.2Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 5/8 x 5/16” X-Ring | 525 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.975 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (58 mph) | 2.562 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (79 mph) | 2.052 (121 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (102 mph) | 1.714 (145 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (126 mph) | 1.5 (166 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (151 mph) | 1.36 (183 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (176 mph) | 1.269 (196 mph) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated | Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame |
| Front susp. | 4860 ROTA SPLIT, USD fork, 48 mm, 4.92 in travel | Showa BPF USD |
| Rear susp. | 4618 BAVP DCC, Monoshock, 6.14 in travel | Showa monoshock |